Malaysia reports 88 new coronavirus cases and one new death

The daily rise in coronavirus cases in Malaysia remains in double digits for the eighth straight day. Above, a health worker collects a sample from a man on Thursday, April 23, 2020. (AP)

• The country has now reported 96 fatalities due to COVID-19 since the outbreak began

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian health authorities on Friday reported 88 new coronavirus cases and one more death.
That brought the cumulative total to 5,691 cases in Malaysia, with the daily rise remaining in double digits for the eighth straight day.
The country has now reported 96 fatalities due to COVID-19 since the outbreak began.